A Gentle Shadow

You told me you got a pet cat... I crept out into the dim hallway to look. Curled on a soft velvet cushion near the corner was a warm, breathing shape with soft whiskers. A pair of discarded house keys lay in my path on the floorboards, glinting under the lamp. I took quiet, careful steps around them to avoid making any clinking noise. Sitting down firmly on the edge of the braided rug, I watched the cat's tail flick once in its sleep. I lifted one paw and rested it softly on the fringe, keeping very still so we could share the quiet room. (hidden post - teetee)